Catana
Tetradrachm signed by Euainetos circa 410-405, AR 17.17 g. Fast quadriga to l. about to steer around an Ionic column; charioteer wears long chiton and holds reins in both hands. Above, Nike flying r., holding wreath and a tablet inscribed ΕΥΑΙΝ. Under horses' hooves, pellet and in exergue, crab. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ Laureate head of Apollo l.; in l. field, a bell hanging on a knotted fillet and in r. field, crayfish. Rizzo pl. XIV, 6 (these dies). Gulbenkian 188 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 14, 42 (these dies). AMB 334 (these dies). SNG ANS 1260 (these dies). Very rare. A masterpiece of enchanting beauty, the work of one of the finest Sicilian engravers. Struck on a full flan and complete and with a superb old cabinet tone. Traces of overstriking on reverse and cleaning marks, otherwise about extremely fine From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.